Tributes pour in as UBTH bids farewell to CMD Darlington Obaseki
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Friday honoured its outgoing Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Darlington Obaseki, with a valedictory ceremony and book launch that drew glowing tributes from dignitaries and colleagues. Former Edo State Deputy Governor and current Director-General of the National Institute of Sports, Philip Shaibu, described Obaseki as a leader deeply committed to strengthening healthcare infrastructure. He recalled Obaseki’s crucial role in Edo’s successful hosting of the National Sports Festival during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that his health strategy made the event possible against all odds. “I am proud of you because I worked closely with you on immunisation projects, and what you initiated in Edo later became a national policy,” Shaibu said. “You are leaving office, but your wealth of experience is still needed, and we will continue to tap into it.” The CMD […]